engine overheat JEEP RENEGADE 2015 1.G User Guide

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM FCA US LLC...... 2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT.............. 6INSTRUMENT CLUSTER.......... 8
GETTING STARTED
KEY FOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10REMOTE START............... 12VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM....... 13KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™......... 14SEAT BELT SYSTEMS........... 17SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM(SRS) — AIR BAGS............ 18CHILD RESTRAINTS............ 21HEAD RESTRAINTS............. 25SEATS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27REAR SEATS................ 30HEATED STEERING WHEEL........ 32TILT/TELESCOPING STEERINGCOLUMN................... 33
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-INRECOMMENDATIONS........... 34EXTERIOR LIGHTS............. 34WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER...... 37ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL..... 40MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS...... 43AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS(ATC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44ELECTRIC PARK BRAKE (EPB)...... 45BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM).... 47FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW)WITH MITIGATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51LANESENSE................. 55PA R K S E N S E®REAR PARK ASSIST . . . 58PARKVIEW®REAR BACK UP CAMERA.. 62RETRACTABLE ROOF (MY SKY)..... 63
ELECTRONICS
YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM . . . 72IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO........ 74Uconnect®ACCESS............. 75Uconnect®3.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91Uconnect®5.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Uconnect®6.5AN . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106Uconnect®PHONE............ 128STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS.. 138ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATIONCENTER (EVIC) AND DRIVER INFORMATIONDISPLAY (DID)............... 138PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES...... 146POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED . . 146POWER OUTLET.............. 147
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE — JEEP ACTIVEDRIVE (4WD) AND JEEP ACTIVE DRIVE LOW(4WD LOW)................. 150
SELEC-TERRAIN™............ 152
UTILITY
CARGO AREA FEATURES........ 153TRAILER TOWING............ 153RECREATIONAL TOWING........ 154
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE......... 156INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNINGLIGHTS................... 156INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATORLIGHTS................... 161IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS..... 164TIRE SERVICE KIT STORAGE...... 165JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING.... 168JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES.... 174FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE...... 176EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS....... 177SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE........ 178TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE.... 179
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD . . . 181ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 1.4LTURBO................... 182ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L . . . 184FLUID CAPACITIES............ 186FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINEPA RT S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 8 6MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES..... 187MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE....... 187FUSES.................... 194ADDING FUEL............... 199TIRE PRESSURES............. 200SPARE TIRES — IF EQUIPPED..... 201WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE . . . 202BULB REPLACEMENT.......... 203
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
FCA US LLC CUSTOMER CENTER . . . 204CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMERCENTER.................. 204ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARINGIMPAIRED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204PUBLICATIONS ORDERING....... 204REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THEUNITED STATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
MOPAR® ACCESSORIES
AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BYMOPAR®.................. 206
FAQ ’ s
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS . . 207
INDEX.................. 208
TABLE OF CONTENTS

Power Lumbar Adjustment
Push the switch forward or rearward to increase or decrease the lumbar support. Push
the switch upward or downward to raise or lower the lumbar support.
Heated Seats — If Equipped
The heated seat switches are located on the instrument panel.
You can choose between two heating levels:
• Push the heated seat buttononce to turn the HI setting ON.
• Push the heated seat buttona second time to turn the LO setting ON.
• Push the heated seat buttona third time to turn the heating elements OFF.
If the HI-level setting is selected, the system will automatically switch to LO-level
after approximately 145 minutes of continuous operation. At that time, the display
will change from HI to LO, indicating the change. The LO-level setting will turn OFF
automatically after approximately 60 minutes.
NOTE:
The engine must be running for the heated seats to operate.
Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start
Vehicles equipped with Remote Start, the heated seats can be programed to come on
during a Remote Start.
This feature can be programmed through the Uconnect®system. Refer to
“Uconnect®Settings” in “Multimedia” in your Owner’s Manual on the DVD for
further information.
WARNING!
• Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age,
chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus-
tion or other physical condition must exercise care when using the seat heater.
It may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods
of time.
• Do not place anything on the seat or seatback that insulates against heat, such
as a blanket or cushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in
a seat that has been overheated could cause serious burns due to the increased
surface temperature of the seat.
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If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced as soon as possible to
restore the benefits of Anti-Lock brakes. If the ABS light does not turn on when the
ignition switch is turned to the MAR/RUN position, have the light inspected by an
authorized dealer.
- Air Bag Warning Light
This light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition
switch is first turned to the MAR/RUN position. If the light is either not on during
starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the system inspected at an
authorized dealer as soon as possible. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in “Safety” in
your Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further information.
NOTE:
The Air Bag System is designed to be maintenance free.
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light
This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system.
If a problem is detected, the light will come on while the engine is running. Cycle the
ignition key when the vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever/gear selector
is placed in the PARK position; the light should turn off.
If the light remains lit with the engine running, your vehicle will usually be drivable.
However, see an authorized service center immediately. If the light is flashing when
the engine is running, immediate service is required and you may experience reduced
performance, an elevated/rough idle or engine stall and your vehicle may require
towing.
-TirePressureMonitoringSystem(TPMS)Light
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly, when cold
and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a
different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure
label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) which display in the Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) or Driver Information Display (DID) when one or more of your tires is
significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure EVIC or DID
display illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and
inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire
causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces
fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping
ability.
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- Engine Temperature Warning Light
• This light warns of an overheated engine condition.
• If the light turns on and a warning chime sounds while driving, safely pull over and
stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into
NEUTRAL and idle the vehicle. If the temperature reading does not return to
normal, turn the engine off immediately.
• We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur.
Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by
steam or boiling coolant.
-Transmission Temperature Warning Light
This light indicates that there is excessive transmission fluid temperature that might
occur with severe usage such as trailer towing. If this light turns on, stop the vehicle
and run the engine at idle, with the transmission in NEUTRAL, until the light turns
off. Once the light turns off, you may continue to drive normally.
CAUTION!
Continuous driving with the Transmission Temperature Warning Light illuminated
will eventually cause severe transmission damage or transmission failure.
WARNING!
If you continue operating the vehicle when the Transmission Temperature Warning
Light is illuminated you could cause the fluid to boil over, come in contact with hot
engine or exhaust components and cause a fire.
- Seat Belt Reminder Light
When the ignition switch is first turned to MAR/RUN, this light will turn on if the
driver’s seat belt is unbuckled, and a chime will sound. When driving, if the driver’s
seat belt remains unbuckled, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will illuminate, and the
chime will sound.
Please have your vehicle serviced immediately should the Seat Belt Reminder Light
remain on.
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IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating your
engine by taking the appropriate action.
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, put transmission in NEUTRAL, but do not increase
engine idle speed.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature
gauge reads “H,” pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air
conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the
pointer remains on the “H” and you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine off
immediately and call for service.
NOTE:
There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C system adds heat to the
engine cooling system and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
• You can also turn the temperature control to maximum heat, the mode control to
floor and the blower control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a
supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling
system.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from
your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open
the hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system
pressure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
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CAUTION!
• Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to transmission overheatingand failure. Allow the engine to idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL for atleast one minute after every five rocking-motion cycles. This will minimizeoverheating and reduce the risk of clutch or transmission failure duringprolonged efforts to free a stuck vehicle.
• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting between DRIVE/2nd gear and
REVERSE, do not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain
damage may result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission
overheating and failure. It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no transmission shifting occurring).
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds
may cause damage, or even failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could explode and
injure someone. Do not spin your vehicle's wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h)
or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stopping when you are stuck
and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS
If your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks, there will be one in the rear and two
mounted on the front of the vehicle. The rear hook will be located on the driver's side
of the vehicle.
NOTE:
For off-road recovery, it is recommended to use both of the front tow hooks to
minimize the risk of damage to the vehicle.
Vehicles Equipped With RKE Transmitter With An Integrated Vehicle Key
Turn the ignition key to the MAR/RUN and then STOP/OFF position, without
removing it. By extracting the key this will automatically engage the steering wheel
lock. Place the transmission into NEUTRAL.
Vehicles With Keyless Enter-N-Go™
Place the ignition in the RUN and subsequently on STOP, without opening the door.
During towing remember that not having the aid of the power brakes and the
electromechanical power steering, greater force is needed in applying the brakes and
steering of the vehicle.
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Compact Spare Tire..........201
Cooling System............187
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) . .187
Coolant Capacity.........186
Coolant Level...........187
Disposal of Used Coolant....187
Drain, Flush, and Refill.....187
Inspection............187
Points to Remember . . . . . . .187
Pressure Cap...........187Selection of Coolant(Antifreeze)........186, 187Corrosion Protection.........187Customer Assistance.........204
Customer Programmable Features..146
Daytime Running Lights........35Defects, Reporting..........205Defroster, Rear Window........38Dimmer Switch, Headlight......36Disabled Vehicle Towing....156, 179Disarming, Security System......13DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . .187Driver Cockpit..............6Driver's Seat Back Tilt.........27
Electric Park Brake...........45Electric Parking Brake.........45ElectronicsYour Vehicle's Sound System . . .72Electronic Speed Control (CruiseControl)................40Electronic Throttle Control WarningLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157Electronic Vehicle Information Center(EVIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . .62, 138Emergency, In Case ofBrake Warning Light.......159Jacking..............168Jump Starting..........174Overheating............164Tow Hooks............177To w i n g . . . . . . . . . . .156, 179EngineAir Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . .187Break-In Recommendations . . .34Checking Oil Level........187
Compartment........182, 184
Coolant (Antifreeze).......186
Cooling...............187
Jump Starting..........174
Malfunction Indicator (Check En-
gine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186, 187
Oil Filler Cap...........187
Oil Selection........186, 187
Overheating............164Exhaust System............187Exterior Lighting............34Exterior Lights.............34
FA Q . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 0 7FiltersAir Cleaner............187Engine Oil . . . . . . . . .186, 187Engine Oil Disposal.......187FlashersTu r n S i g n a l . . . . . . . . . 3 7 , 1 6 1Flash-To-Pass..............36Flexible Fuel Vehicles........187Fluid, Brake..............187Fluid Capacities............186Fluids, Lubricants and GenuineParts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . .35, 162Folding Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . .30Forward Collision Warning.......51Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.......176Frequently Asked Questions.....207FuelAdding..............199OctaneRating..........186Specifications..........186Tank Capacity..........186Fuel, Flexible . . . . . . . . . . . . .187
Gasohol................187Gasoline (Fuel)............187Gear Select Lever Override......178General Maintenance.........187Glass Cleaning............187
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect®). . .128HeadlightsAutomatic.............35
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Filter Disposal..........187
Materials Added to........187
Recommendation.....186, 187
Viscosity..........186, 187
Oil Filter, Selection..........187
Outlet
Power...............147
Overheating, Engine.........164
Paint Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187Panic Alarm...............11Parking Brake..............45ParkSense®System, Rear.......58Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect®)..128Phone (Uconnect®). . . . . . . . . .128Placard, Tire and LoadingInformation.............200PowerInverter..............146Outlet (Auxiliary ElectricalOutlet)..............147Preparation for Jacking........169Programmable Electronic Features..146Purchase AppsUconnect®Access.........78
Radio Operation............96Radio (Sound Systems)........96Rear Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62Rear Cross Path.............49Rear ParkSense System........58Rear Seat, Folding...........30Rear Window Defroster.........38Rear Wiper/Washer...........38Recreational Towing.........154Refrigerant...............187Reminder, Lights On . . . . . . . . . .35Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)Arm The Alarm...........13Disarm The Alarm.........13Remote Starting System........12Reporting Safety Defects.......205Restraint, Head.............25Roll Over Warning . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Schedule, Maintenance.......187Seat Belt Maintenance . . . . . . . .187Seat Belts................17
Adjustable Shoulder Belt.....17
Pretensioners...........17
Seat Belt Warning . . . . . . . . .18
Seats...................27
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Head Restraints..........25
Rear Folding............30
Seatback Release.........27
Tilting................27
Security Alarm............162Arm The System..........13Disarm The System........13Security Alarm...........13Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) . .186Set Up Your Via Mobile ProfileUconnect®.............78Shift Lever Override.........178Signals, Turn...........37,161Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . .201, 202Spark Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186SpecificationsFuel (Gasoline)..........186Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186Speed Control (Cruise Control)....40StartingRemote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12SteeringTi l t C o l u m n . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 3Wheel, Heated...........32Wheel, Tilt.............33Steering Wheel Audio Controls . . .138Stuck, Freeing.............176Supplemental Restraint System - AirBag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Telescoping Steering Column.....33Tether Anchor, Child Restraint....24Text Messaging..........98,136Tilt Steering Column..........33Time Delay, Headlight.........36TiresAir Pressure...........200Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . .168Compact Spare..........201Jacking..............168Pressure Warning Light.....157Tire Service Kit............165Tow Hooks, Emergency........177
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